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Trip from Oxford, IN to Greenwood, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

99.2 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oxford, IN, IN

Oxford, IN

Shaun Iwasawa

Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

This 99.2-mile drive from Oxford, IN to Greenwood, IN is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with an 88% highway share, making it a straightforward journey through Indiana's Midwest landscape. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on I-65 and I-465, with a segment on US 52, offering a direct path to your destination without needing to split the drive overnight. It’s a practical option for a quick trip between these two Indiana cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.6 miles from Oxford, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 51.2 mi 56m
I 465 17 mi 19m
US 52 14.4 mi 18m
South East Street 6.3 mi 10m
Sagamore Parkway West 5.1 mi 8m
East 600 South 1.5 mi 2m
Schuyler Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street West 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 51.2 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, IN and Greenwood, IN.

1

Start on SR 55; SR 352

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East McConnell Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 352

278 ft · 10 sec · South Michigan Street
3

Turn left onto SR 352

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Benton Street
4

Continue on SR 352

1.5 mi · 2 min · East 600 South
5

Turn right onto US 52

14 mi · 18 min · US 52
6

Continue on Sagamore Parkway West

5.1 mi · 8 min · Sagamore Parkway West
7

Turn left onto Schuyler Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 65

45 mi · 49 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
13

Merge onto I 465

17 mi · 19 min · I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 2B Toward US 31 South: East Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto US 31

6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Main Street West

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, starting your drive from Oxford, IN in the morning will allow you to reach Greenwood, IN with plenty of daylight remaining. Since this is a short, 99.2-mile trip, you have flexibility in when you depart and don't need to plan for multiple stops. The estimated fuel cost of $16 is quite manageable, but it’s always wise to fill up before you leave Oxford. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-65 to I-465, as this is a key point where you'll change highways on your way to Greenwood.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Oxford, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oxford, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oxford, IN

This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Oxford, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 51.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

50 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lafayette, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frankfort, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Oxford, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

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Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.3 mi

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 78

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178882800

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.3

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Chapati

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13174059874

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 352 / South Michigan Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 352 / South Michigan Street

Navigation decision point

6
22.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
92.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 31 South: East Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2B Toward US 31 South: East Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.51 one way

$31.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.03 $34.06
premium $4.89 $19.09 $38.18
diesel $5.61 $21.90 $43.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97
EV Truck/SUV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oxford, IN

Morning in Oxford on Sunday

Local time

6:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Morning in Greenwood on Sunday

Local time

6:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 3m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 99.2-mile trip, as 88% of the route is on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.2 miles on I-65, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. While the profile is largely highway, you will transition between I-65, I-465, and US 52, offering some variety in the road environment. This route is characterized by efficient travel, prioritizing getting you from Oxford to Greenwood with minimal detours.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 352 / South Michigan Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 99.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 352 / South Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 68.5 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenwood, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 352 / South Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 68.5 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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